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So with either of these (and other full length UQ's) you will be fine as far as coverage goes!

Now you "can" use partial UQ's, as long as you supplement the uncovered area with a pad (most need one in colder temp's)! I find though in warmer temps I don't need a pad under my legs, but I do use one in colder temps!
Also custom UQ's can be had/made, Adam at HammockGear is usually willing to help with custom order's, not sure on the rest though so you would have to contact them!

Hope this helps???

Formerly known as "Cranky Bear"....

"yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift---thats why its called a present" - Master Oogway

To be clear, I don't want to use a pad. More than likely, the UQ would be used in combination with a Wiggie's mummy style sleeping bag as a TQ when appropriate.

And you won't need one with any of the full length models unless you try to go past their ratings. A lot of folks, especially as they have a sit pad or a pad is part of their pack suspension, always have a pad with them anyway. And a bunch of those choose to save UQ weight and bulk by using those pads under their legs when it is cold enough.

And plenty of those people hate pads in hammocks ( Cannibal for ex ), but have no complaints about pads just under their legs. And then how tall you are is not really a factor: just cut the pad long enough for the legs.

But, if you don't want a pad even under your legs/feet, probably any of the full length quilts will be long enough. Especially because many only use them around their shoulders and use a pillow for the rest.

Of course, as a last resort, there is always the 9.5 ft long PeaPod or 10.5 ft long PolarPod!

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us....that the creation itself also will be set free from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation groans and suffers the pains of childbirth together until now.
Romans 8:18,21-22

If it rains, is wind blown rain and ground backsplash onto UQs a problem? Down is useless when wet. Also, unlike polyester batting, it takes a long time to dry. Is it typical to treat UQs for situations like this?

If it rains, is wind blown rain and ground backsplash onto UQs a problem? Down is useless when wet. Also, unlike polyester batting, it takes a long time to dry. Is it typical to treat UQs for situations like this?

Typically the materials that are used by our cottage makers has a very good DWR, which for the most part will deal with rain splash, and light moisture! Wind Blown rain can be for the most part avoided by proper tarp pitching and site selection! Things can happen and sometimes you are stuck in the worst of storms, in the worst of places, and the unfortunate happens (been there done that waaaayyy too many times) and besides being fully enclosed in a bubble, anything can happen!

There are ways around it though, a weather shield will help protect the underquilt (as well as provide additional warmth), a larger tarp, or even subtle things like using your rain jacket at an end of your hammock, or a rain kilt to block a windy side! There are many things that you can do, but I have found that with proper site selection, and proper tarp pitching I have weathered some "Nasty" storms with only minor dampness!

Formerly known as "Cranky Bear"....

"yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift---thats why its called a present" - Master Oogway